Some of the most common problems with a golf bag zipper are the teeth coming undone, the zipper jamming, or accidentally ripping the slider off. You don’t want to replace your golf bag just because of some zipper mishaps, and you don’t need to spend money on a seamstress to fix it up for you. Fortunately, FixnZip is here to explain how you can fix the zipper on a golf bag with no sewing in just a couple of minutes.
Removing the slider may be one of the trickier steps, depending on what’s wrong with your zipper. If it’s jammed, you may need to loosen it up with some pencil graphite or specialized lubricant. Next, you may need to use a seam ripper or thin blade to get down to the bottom of the base and slide the zipper off at the bottom. Then, reattach the bottom stop and sew the seams back on.
It’s easy to fix the zipper on a golf bag, thanks to the FixnZip. The first thing you want to do is make sure that you have the right size. A size medium will work for most golf bags, but just in case, you can use our helpful sizing guide to double-check.
To install your new slider, you want to loosen the thumbscrew on the top to open the FixnZip and slide it onto both sides of the teeth and tighten the screw. It’s perfectly normal if the slider doesn’t seem to work when you try to move it. What you want to do is move your slider down as close as possible to the bottom and squeeze on the FixnZip as you try to move it. This pressure will help connect those teeth at the base together. Once that’s moving, your zipper should be in working order.
Once you attach your FixnZip slider, we recommend taking some precautions to prevent further zipper damage. If you notice any bent teeth, you can help guide them back into place with a pair of needle-nose pliers. After a day out on the greens, take a small brush and clean out any dirt that may have made its way into your zipper teeth.
To learn more about all the great ways the FixnZip zipper repair kits can help you, please consult our helpful blogs and check out our storefront. From jackets to tents, bags, and more, FixnZip will help make sure you’re on the right track. Contact us today with any additional questions, comments, or concerns.
I’ve been getting an influx of emails. These emails ask if the FixnZip® will work for a golf bag zipper repair and for golf carts. One guy told me a squirrel attacked his bag and broke the zipper slider. I Googled it; apparently squirrel vandalism is a legitimate issue for the golfing community—which is hilarious, until an angry squirrel ruins your $200 bag. Now I’ve never been the victim of squirrel vandalism. However, I did have a zipper slider break on my Srixon golf bag. Here’s what happened to me, and what I did to fix it.
FixnZip® was sponsoring the Bridge City Guild golf tournament, benefiting the Children’s Cancer Association. So great! I got to represent the company and play in the tournament. Mind you, I am a garbage golfer! However, I still enjoy playing from time to time. I was running late for the tournament. When I zipped up the pouch that holds my tees and ball markers, the zipper slider broke. It didn’t come clean off, but the teeth wouldn’t connect. The pouch was rendered useless! Often the issue is the zipper slider, not the actual zipper teeth or coils. Luckily for me, I work for a company that deals with this sort of thing. So I ran into the house, grabbed a size medium FixnZip® replacement slider (which fits tooth and coil zippers size 5-8), and ran back out to fix the golf bag. I yanked and the broken slider popped off with a satisfying click! 20 seconds later I had the replacement slider on my golf bag. I was able to perform a golf bag repair without using tools and dash to the tournament in a matter of minutes.
Here's a video demonstrating the installation on my other golf bag:
I’ve already mentioned that I work for the company, but it just goes to show that everyone needs to have one of these around the house. Put a zipper fix kit in a toolbox. Keep one in your backpacking gear. Stuff one in your golf bag. Speaking from personal experience, my handy FixnZip kit saved my golf outing.
The answer is Yes.
For a golf bag, I recommend using a FixnZip® size Medium. For a golf cart door or cover use the FixnZip size Large. Both of these options fit on a range of sizes and work on both tooth and coil zippers. This is just a general rule of thumb, but your specific bag or cart might utilize a different zipper size. You can check our sizing guide here.
If you have questions about this post, golf bag zipper pulls, or any other zipper repair topics, add them to the comments below or hit us up on Facebook and Twitter. Ever had a broken zipper on your golf gear? Tell us about it!
Enjoy your weekend, and hit the green while the weather is still nice.
Jonathan
P.S. If you live in the Portland area, be sure to check out the Bridge City Guild at http://www.bridgecityguild.org.
They’re an awesome non-profit that hosts great events (most involving beer) to benefit youth charities in the local community, such as the Children’s Cancer Association.
A few members of the Bridge City Guild at the Golf Tournament
